VASTGOTASPETS ~~~ the Swedish Vallhund
It's been mistaken for a sable corgi, or a minature German Shephard, but this short-legged, long bodied bundle of energy is definetly a breed of their own.
The Swedish Vallhund is an ancient breed but it is one of the more recent to gain Canadian Kennel Club accreditation and their number is still relatively small in Canada.
It originates from the province of Vastergotland in Sweden and is also known as the 'little Viking Dog'. With it's close resemblance to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi it is debated as to the breed's origin. It may have been brought by the Vikings to England or from Corgis that were brought into Sweden.
The Vallhund size and proportions enable them to be very agile and fast. This dog has a very sound temperment of being neither shy nor aggressive and with personality makes them a perfect family member and companion dog.
They are very alert and intelligent and eager to please which makes for easy training.
But make no mistake, this is a working dog! They are herders of cattle and sheep and with a
very strudy structure and being low to the ground this enables them to be fast.
This breed excel in competitive activities as well as therapy dog. This is not a dog to be ignored, it wants to be with it's family and requires plenty of outdoor exercise and play.
This breed make wonderful companions and enjoy a long healthy life with the right owners.
WESTMINSTER 2010
New York February 15
WESTMINSTER
2010
Best of Breed Winner
AKC CKC UKC
CH LARSKA'S HALLDORA
owner/handled
~~ Lori Schaunaman
Minikota Kennels, Echo Minnesota
BISS CH LARSKA'S LINUS NIKLAS
~~ THOR ~~
places # 1 for Can. Top Dog Award
for this breed
2007 ~ 2008 ~ 2009
SWEDISH VALLHUND
MAGNETIC SIGNS
available ~~ 4 x 6 inches
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